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CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research
The European Organisation for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. A number of educational programmes, guided tours and summer schools are available to help learn more about CERN, particle physics and our place in the universe. Note: School groups must book their visit directly with CERN.
The History of Science Museum
The museum documents and helps to explain the evolution of subjects including astronomy, microscopy, electricity and meteorology. It houses a collection of antique scientific instruments and apparatus.
SIG Solar III Power Plant
Discover the past, present and future of the production and consumption of energy. Guided tours of the SIG Solar III Power Plant are possible in combination with the Verbois Dam.
Swiss Plasma Center
The Swiss Plasma Center is one of the world’s leading fusion research laboratories. Guided tours of the centre give groups an introduction to plasmas, fusion and their related experimental devices. Tours (approx. one hour) include the tour of their tokamak.
Natural History Museum
Discover fauna, mineralogy, mammals, birds and insects. There is an exhibition devoted to the earth and the history of mankind. The museum also highlights future scientific challenges, new technologies, current issues and environmental protection.
Geneva Hostel
The Geneva Youth Hostel enjoys a quiet central location, and is the principle accommodation used for student groups in Geneva. The hostel offers comfortable dorm-style accommodation for groups, with multi bedded rooms for students and singles and twins for leaders, subject to availability. Some rooms have private bathrooms while others have shared facilities.
Hotel Pax
Located in a residential area in the centre of Geneva, 3 star Hôtel Pax is a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva, the shops, the Old Town and the museums. The friendly hotel's 34 rooms have been recently refurbished, and all have private bathroom facilities.
